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Milk bottles back

By Bill McElhinney Milk in bottles is back in Blenheim, and local couple Sue and Jack Curtis are delighted.

They took delivery of their milk from Nelsonbased Milk and More milkmen, Trevor Nicolls and Bill Stansbury, on Tuesday.

“We’ve been working on going plastic free at home for ages,” Sue says.

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PHOTO: Milkman Trevor Nicolls delivers fresh milk in glass bottles to Blenheim couple Jack and Sue Curtis. Sue had already tried some of the milk from the bottle she is holding.

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Nelson milkies bring their glass bottles to Blenheim

By Bill McElhinney “We’ve got next to no plastic in the house now, and getting our milk in re-useable bottles was the next step. It’s great!”

Milk & More Nelson have been delivering glass bottled milk to businesses and homes around the top of the south since last April.

They now have six trucks on the road and about 1500 customers.

The Marlborough deliveries are twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Trevor says the service will expand to offer more days if the demand is there.

The litre bottles of pasteurised milk cost $3.20 delivered in Blenheim, and so far there are 130 Blenheim people signed up for home delivery “We can leave the bottles anywhere between the letter box and the door,” Trevor says.

“It’s real milk. It has been pasteurised, but that’s all – no additives or any other processing. You can taste the difference.

“And its milk from A2 cows, which means better digestibility for anyone with dairy intolerance,” Trevor says.

They also deliver cream and free range eggs.

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Milk and More milkmen from Nelson, Trevor Nicolls and Bill Stansbury, busy making their deliveries in Blenheim.

The milk comes from Oaklands Milk, in Stoke, and the glass bottles are collected and re-used, which means tonnes of plastic bottles won’t go to recycling or the landfill.

“People are turning away from plastic bottles,” Trevor says.

“Our glass bottles can be left out to be re-collected and will be carefully cleaned and sterilised and used again.

“The bottles come with steel caps similar to those used on jam jars. These can be cleaned and reused too.”

But don’t keep the bottles,

By Megan Connolly Come dy is com i ng to Blenheim next Wednesday at the Yard bar from 8pm to 10pm, a first ever amateur stand-up comedy night.

The event is being organised by local Chris Lippiatt, who

Trevor says.

“We’ve had people who recycle them at home, use them for things like home-made sauce or even home brew. We want our bottles back!”

Jack, a former rack and road cyclist who makes his own beer and wine, was eyeing up Trevor’s milk bottles as ideal for his home brew, but Trevor was adamant: “We want our bottles back!”

Bill says more and more people are wanting their milk in bottles and they expect their Blenheim customer base will grow. recently made his comedy debut earlier this year at Laugh Out Loud Marlborough.

“It’s the perfect opportunity for those that have always wanted to cross stand-up comedy off their bucket list,” Chris says.

Customers can set up a monthly account, can set up a standing order or can order what they want when they need it.

The Marlborough Milk Treatment Company, which was previously located on the corner of Alabama Rd and Redwood Street in Blenheim, produced pasteurised milk in pint and quart bottles, and later in 600ml glass bottles.

These were gradually phased out in favour of cardboard cartons. Milk deliveries in Blenheim ceased in 2006.

“It can be any form of comedy, it doesn’t have to be stand up.” Each set is six minutes long. There are only limited spaces available so get in quick!

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Special boxes to make kids smile

By Bill McElhinney “This would make a great school holiday activity for your youngsters,” Star of the Sea Catholic Parish office manager Ginetta Petersen says.

Ginetta is promoting Operation Christmas Child, organised by Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian non-profit organisation that collects small gifts for impoverished and disadvantaged children, many of who have never received a gift.

The gifts are packed in special boxes which are then sent to children in places such as Fiji, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and countries in Southeast Asia, such as Thailand and Vietnam.

“Many of these kids have never received a new gift until they open their Christmas Child presents,” Ginetta says.

“It’s easy to do, its fun, and it makes a big difference to the children who receive it.

“We suggest you pack your box with items like school supplies; games and small (safe) toys; wearable items like shirts, shoes and hats; personal hygiene stuffs such as soap and face cloths, combs and shampoo; and ‘something to love,’ like a teddy bear,” Ginetta says.

“We believe the shoebox is a tangible expression of love, and is often a life-changing experience for those that receive them,” Ginetta says.

The boxes come with instructions about how to pack them and what not to include.

They are labelled for boys or girls, and there are three age groups to choose from.

Last year 30,038 boxes were collected in New Zealand, 290 of them in Marlborough.

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Seddon water treated Treated water from the newly constructed Seddon water treatment plant began flowing to the town’s residents this week, after being given the go-ahead by the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board Drinking Water Assessor.

Seddon residents are now one step closer to being able to drink straight from the tap.

The new system will now be monitored for about two months, to ensure there are no issues.

Construction of the $4.4 million plant, located above Seddon’s War Memorial, began in January.

Half of the cost was funded from council reserves, as well as a $1m government subsidy.

The balance was shared between Seddon’s residents through a capped annual charge on households in the scheme, and a charge spread across other ratepayers in Marlborough’s water supply rating areas.

Science awards Thirty Fairhall School students took part in this year’s Marlborough School’s Science and Technology Fair, and out of the group 23 students received awards.

Ten students receive a gold award and five of them received an ‘above and beyond’ award.

Fairhall School was one of three schools to receive a cheque for $1500 as a special award for school entries.

Star of the Sea Catholic Parish office manager Ginetta Petersen has Operation Christmas Child boxes ready to be filled by generous Marlborough donors.

“We also ask for a $10 donation with each box to cover the cost of shipping them to the various countries,” Ginetta says.

“You can do this online or place it in a clearly marked envelope and put it inside your box.

“If you fill out your box’s age and gender label online, and pay the delivery donation, you can also

follow the box’s progress and find out who it goes to.”

The boxes will be available to collect from the Blenheim Sun office in High Street, and can be brought back when they are filled.

The boxes are also available from St Mary’s Church, the Wesley Centre, Church of the Nativity, Blenheim Baptist Church, Oasis

Family Church and St Vincent De Paul in Picton.

“Kids, get cracking and make Christmas special for some youngster,” Ginetta says.

“And we’d like the boxes filled and returned by the end of the month, so they can be shipped away on time.”

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International speakers here for Order of St Luke

By Bill McElhinney Spea kers f rom Nor t h America, Great Britain and Australia will be coming to Blenheim next week for the national conference of the Order of St Luke the Physician.

The conference begins on Tuesday evening when the executive meet for a Bible study with Bishop Richard Ellena from Nelson, and continues through from Wednesday until Saturday at the Wesley Centre in Henry Street, Blenheim.

Speakers include Barbara McBride from the Order of St Luke in the USA, Christine Low from the Order of St

Luke in the UK, Geoffrey McAuliffe from the Order of St Luke in Australia and Jason and Melissa Rawlings from Roar and Soar Ministries in Australia, leadership coach Julie Sim and Mike McBride from the Order of St Luke in the USA. “The public are welcome to attend sessions, especially the keynote meetings at 7pm each evening,” Blenheim spokesman for the Order, John Bush, says.

The Order of St Luke is an organisation comprising of members of Christian churches across denominations, in New Zealand and in-

ternationally, dedicated to the Christian healing ministry.

It provides resources for the teaching and encouragement of members in the practice of healing, both by intercessory prayer, prayer with the laying on of hands and anointing with blessed oil.

The objective of its founders was to encourage congregations of the churches to practice the ministry of healing in their services.

PHOTO: Jason and Melissa Rawlings from Roar and Soar Ministries in Australia are among the speakers who will be in Blenheim next week for the national conference of The Order of St Luke.

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By Celeste Alexander A group of around 15 Ashwood Park Retirement Village residents are travelling the world, all from the comfort of an armchair.

They have passports that have been designed for them, they’ve visited the airport to have them stamped by Air New Zealand staff, and they are about to embark on a tour of Israel.

Confused? It’s quite simple really, the residents say.

What began as a small knitting group that met once a week has become an exciting new project that began in April.

Diversional therapist Sharon Ealand came up with the idea and runs the group each week, taking them to new countries along the way and organising the ‘authentic’ experiences.

“I took over a knitting group and as we got talking, we got onto the subject of travel and quickly realised that many of the residents have not been to a lot of places overseas.

“The more we talked I suggested that we ‘go on holiday’, so we did,” she smiles.

Ashwood Park Retirement Village residents Mike Rhoades, May Harris and Brigid HoadleyShepherd with their 'passports', for their world tour.

The residents each had a passport made up for them and the group hopped in the van with their luggage and travelled out to the airport.

There Air NZ staff took the time to stamp their passports before they enjoyed an afternoon tea.

The idea is that they ‘have not yet returned’ from their world tour and visit different countries each week. They began by flying to Los Angeles in the United States where they enjoyed ‘cocktails by the pool’, then went on to Holland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Amsterdam, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Turkey.

Next week they head to Israel.

When visiting a country they craft the

national flower, create items that are unique to that country and sample traditional foods.

One highlight was a visit from Bailey, a St Bernard that came in during their trip to Switzerland.

“The residents absolutely loved the dog... he was so big! We’ve also enjoyed learning to make lace, eaten Turkish desserts and hearing some wonderful trumpet playing by resident Dave Beaumont.

“It’s been a real sensory experience,” Sharon says.

The project was due to finish last week but the residents are enjoying it so much that they’ve decided to continue their travels.

“Next week we are off to Israel then who knows where next,” the residents say.

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Green fingered students future proof environment

Chinese sister-city students study in Marlborough

Nine third year tertiary students and their Marlborough Girls’ College Year 10 teacher from Ningxia students have been busy helping University Wine School Council staff plant 700 native grass in China will spend and flax plants on the Fulton Creek the next five weeks in riverbank.

Marlborough learning The first substantial planting for about our wine makthe five-year Taylor River Improveing, studying viticulture ment Project, funded by Council and oenology at the with help from the Ministry for the Nelson Marlborough Environment’s Freshwater ImproveInstitute of Technology ment Fund, was carried out by 250 (NMIT). green-fingered students. Bohally The exchange comes Intermediate students will folas a result of the sister low suit next month assisting the region relationship Council with plantings on their side Marlborough signed of the creek. with Ningxia last year, Council Land Management Scientist Steve Dower gives students a lesson in which forged a partMatt Oliver said the native plantnership between our how to plant grasses and flax. ings will help protect Fulton Creek two regions. NMIT has and the Taylor River from sediment also established a forflow, it will also mean less erosion and will also provide shading which mal relationship with of the bank and therefore less sediwill benefit ecology in the streams.

University Wine School students will gain an the Ningxia University start of their time in ment in the water.”

“Planting on the Bohally side of the here for two years insight into MarlborMarlborough.

Wine School.

Marlborough Girls’ College science stream will resemble more of a forstudying for a viticulough’s world leading “There are many opMayor John Leggett teacher Melynda Bentely said the est with trees rather than grasses,” ture and oenology dewine industry - and portunities for coopermet the students school has wanted to do something Matt said. gree. A group of high they could return for ation between our two and their teacher like this for years but didn’t have “The trees will provide shade which school students from further studies or work wine regions, and the when they arrived in the funding or resources to make it will prevent weeds from growing the Chinese region also in future.” education connections Blenheim last week. He happen. and choking up the waterway. Not visited Marlborough in There are another six have been particularly said he was delighted “We’re so excited about this project only will this result in better water August. students from Ningxia fruitful to date. These to meet them at the that we have included it as part of our Year 10 curriculum. Students will also carry out long-term monitoring of the planting and the effect Seddon’s residents are one step closer to it is having on the waterway. It’s a being able to drink straight from the tap. great project that will see students This week treated water from the newly take ownership of the health of the constructed Seddon water treatment plant creek,” Melynda said. is flowing to the town’s residents after The Taylor River Improvement being given the go-ahead by the Nelson Project aims to restore the river by Marlborough District Health Board Drinklarge-scale plantings on riverbanks ing Water Assessor. The new system will over the next five years. By 2023, now be tested over a two month period to 55,000 square metres of riverbank planting buffer zones will have been ensure there are no hiccups. If it receives the all-clear, the data gathered will be created along the Taylor River. This given to the Drinking Water Assessor who will be achieved by planting up to will provide approval to lift the boil water 15,000 plants per year. notice, meaning the completion of the While most of the sites are on priproject. vate land, local schools and interest Matt Oliver gives Year 10 students Councillor Cynthia Brooks said this is a Nyah Toia, Lily Crawford and Greta Wil- groups are being included where major milestone for the town and for all of possible. liams a helping hand. those who have been involved in the pro- The new pumps at the Seddon water treatment plant ject from the beginning. “The finishing line will keep water flowing to Seddon’s residents is in sight now,” Councillor Brooks said. and via a charge spread across other ratepayers in Construction of the $4.4 million water Marlborough’s water supply rating areas. treatment plant began in January this year Once the plant is fully operational, there will be a celwith 50 per cent of the cost funded from ebratory open day so members of the public can come Council reserves, and a $1m government and have a closer look at the plant. The open day will subsidy. The balance is shared between be advertised on Council’s website and in the newspadirect benefit to the people of Marlborough District Council is Seddon’s residents through a capped anper – everyone is welcome.

Marlborough. seeking applications for funding nual charge on households in the scheme, Applications are completed online from not-for-profit organisaby going to Council’s website: tions providing services to the www.marlborough.govt.nz/ourMarlborough community under - keep safe online community/grants-and-awards/ the following category headings: manager, and it’ll do the rest.

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The Sun Speed bumps Any chance of speed bumps on upper Wither Rd? Its becoming a race track with fast noisy cars and trucks. What about widening that bit of road too.

Pay Offer Primary teachers take the pay offer.

Friday Fact Friday Fact - I’m an 11 year-old boy and I’ve been collecting Friday Facts for over a year now.

I was very disappointed to see the same one that was used less than 2 months ago - about Barbie’s measurement s.

If you are going to repeat them, please at least pick a good one

Softball starting Softball is coming, starting back up soon where are all the players loosing teams an players.

Don’t want Nelson or Chch getting all our good players

BEAT THE HEAT!

Better heading Txt Talk. With respect to your headline in tonight’s paper “Car destroys history”.

The more correct headline would be “Drunk destroys history”

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Loud cars at 7am What is it with people that idle their cars loudly for half an hour at 7am.

Obviously didnt give a dam about neigbours in Warwick st

My family and I live on the corner of hospital and howick road and are sick of hearing that big bang as our hearts sink knowing another car crash has happened.

When is the council going to realise that this is a very dangerous intersection, and it is in need of a stop sign asap! After 7 crashes here in the last 12 months you’d think they would have got on to it by now.. Sigh!

Retirement savings

Wait for the imminent widespread scandal of adulterated honey sold in Australia

Great job Mr Green Have just seen Mr Green trimming hedge corner Eltham and Maxwell.

What a tidy neat job.

Council spending

1080 not peaceful

New Mosque not delight

The petrol discounts are extremley unfair as people who do not drive are penalised having to pay full price on everything.

New Zealand has become a very unhappy nation as the population is being robbed by successive governments.

This country has been built on the backs of wage and salary workers and big business has been gifted tax breaks.

Time everyone paid their fair share.

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More Accommodation Yes we do need more inner CBD accommodation, come on powers that be, get your act together, make it easier.

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Accident waiting to happen

Nearing big ‘ R ‘ day we’ve diligently built an emergency ‘taxed’ nest egg.

But with these payclaims, the value is eroded.

Even promised Kiwi Saver increases vanished, too many ‘commisions’!

A pot’o’gold for the govt and unsecured.

Can one trust JA/HC? Thus, must follow, the pensioners living wage!

Many govt schemes are due to start 2020 aha, eureka, election year.

Why save for +/-2.5% interest.

To the 1080 ‘peaceful protesters’ who vandalised business signs with 1080 tagging.

Not Clever, Not Peaceful’ more like stupid!

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About time for stop sign

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Get your cars air con sorted for summer.

Well done pharmacy

Please keep the Assets & Services Chairperson ( Cn Sloan) away from the planned toilet block in Seymour Sq. He’s already sent $40k of our money to a ChCh architect and what did we get?

A bus shelter with a hole. Ratepayers deserve to pee while dry!

So great to see the Marl. Flyer again. Real thrill.

As a witness, I couldn’t get over the amount of people standing on the railway line itself, which I thought was illegal .

Needs to be a fence there to stop people standing on the line.

One about 4-5 ft high , not an 8ft one.

So people can still take photos without a fence in the way of one’s photo.

What’s it going to be like when trains start up again ?

Sorry New Mosque but I dont share your delight at the thought of more recruits for Allah.

The Koran calls for the death of those who dont share its beliefs.

As a Christian I find that totally repugnant.

If the followers of your faith are true believers, dont they have to follow the Koran?

My God is a loving God and he died for me.

He doesnt require more death.

Whats happened to Sat Express Last two weeks Saturday Express has been very small.

Looks like Sun is kicking ass.

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Theatre graffiti blasted off

By Bill McElhinney It’s taken a tonne of dry ice, thousands of dollars and hours of blasting, but most of the graffiti has now been removed from the ASB Theatre in Blenheim.

A vandal with a head for heights somehow scaled the theatre and huge letters, apparently spelling “JFK,” were scrawled on the concrete exterior of the multi-million dollar building overnight between Friday and Saturday, January 6 and 7, last year.

T h e g r a f f it i , o n t h e Hutcheson Street side of the building, was visible from the road.

Police do have a suspect, a 23 year-old Christchurch man, Blenheim Community Constable Russ Smith says.

“He has not been located since the incident was reported and police are still interested in locating and speaking to him,” Russ says.

Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust chairman Kevin Moseley says the lower levels of the building are coated with anti-graffiti paint, but developers had not applied it to the higher levels as they did not think it was at risk.

“It has been a challenge finding a way to remove the graffiti,” Kevin says.

“Everyone we talked to said if we water blasted it, that would pit the concrete

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Memory Walk This September the Marlborough community joined thousands of Kiwis going the extra mile for the 70,000 people living with dementia in NZ. Close to 150 people, either participated in the Memory Walk on September 22, or joined the activities in Liz Davidson Place, to show their support for people affected by dementia..

Diane Tolley, Manager of Alzheimers Marlborough says; “We must do more to support people with dementia to live well and play a full and meaningful role in our community.”

Saving lives

Makea Dale from Christchurch company Biodec blasts the ASB Theatre graffiti with dry ice.

surface, and mould would grow in the pitting.

“We’d be up there every year cleaning it again.”

But this week Jason and Levi Pickering and Makea Dale from Christchurch company Biodec have been scaling the theatre heights to blast the graffiti with dry ice.

“We’ve got most of the colour off

FREIGHT TRAINS STARTING TO RUN 24/7 ARE TRAINS BACK 24/7?

Yes. Trains are operating on the Main North Line at all times. Work trains and other rail vehicles currently use the line during the day to help with the earthquake recovery with freight running at night. Daytime freight trains start again in early October and the Coastal Pacific starts in early December.

You and the people you know may have become used to quieter tracks and level crossings since the earthquake, but from now everyone should expect trains again at any time. Please take extra care to keep you and your family safe. Trains can come at any time, from either direction.

and the sun will eventually bleach out what’s left,” Jason says.

“But the graffiti was sprayed on a relatively fresh concrete surface, and after two hot summers it has really baked on. Removing it without damaging the concrete surface is a real balancing act.”

Blasting the paint with dry ice was the only feasible way to do the job,

Jason says.

Biodec specialise in mould and microbial removal, pathogenic risk assessments and water damage restoration.

“We do the jobs that no one else will touch,” Jason says. Theatre general manager Andrew Scott said the cost of removing the graffiti was being covered by insurance.

By Community Constable Russ Smith.

Unfortunately 32 people died on our roads in October last year. That was 32 deaths in just one month, eight per week.

That’s more than one per day!

Whatever way you look at it, it’s far too many. It’s too many families destroyed, it’s too many friendships lost, and it’s too much heartbreak to deal with.

So what’s it going to be in October this year?

The Police will be doing everything we can to make it zero, but we need your help.

We need you to: - Wear your seatbelt - Not drink and drive - Not use your cell phone - Not speed.

Everyone makes mistakes but if we can all remember those four things, we’ll be well on our way to making it a safe October on our roads.

EXPECT TRAINS AT ANY TIME, FROM EITHER DIRECTION IS THE REBUILT RAILWAY VULNERABLE TO FUTURE DAMAGE?

WHY IS RAIL SO IMPORTANT TO THE REGION?

A core part of the recovery work is ensuring that what we rebuild is fit for the future. We’ve been stabilising the slopes above the rail line.

Fences and other structures are now in place to protect both the rail line and road from further slips. Repairs to rail bridges and tunnels are being completed and some of the rail tunnels are also being extended with rock fall shelters.

Rebuilding the rail line is an enormous body of work and we’re still working hard to finish carrying out all the repairs.

The rail network is a critical part of New Zealand’s transport networks. Before the Kaikōura earthquake more than one million tonnes of freight for customers around the South Island was being moved along the Main North Line. Without rail, this freight was moved by trucks on our roads. Rail reduces congestion on our roads by reducing the number of trucks, reducing emissions, improving safety and minimising road maintenance costs.

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Nature is key Next Monday will be the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week (October 8-14) and the theme is ‘Let Nature In, Strengthen Your Wellbeing - Ma te taiao kia whakapakari tou oranga!’

Local mental health organisations are working together to promote the week and encourage people to hear about what services they have to offer and how important it is to take care of one’s wellbeing.

There will be events, an art exhibition and a youth event being held during the week for the whole community to enjoy.

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One in five Kiwis will experience a mental health problem this year, and more than half of us will go through distress or mental illness at some point in our lives.

CARE Marlborough was set up to provide a comfortable, warm and safe environment that allows people who experience mental illness, opportunities to meet and share common experiences.

The centre embraces and promotes the principals of recovery and works from a strengths/wellbeing model.

Daily activities are provided, seven days a week from 9am - 3pm.

For this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, CARE

Marlborough is excited to be running an art exhibition titled, ‘Art of Wellbeing’ which opens next Wednesday, October 10 for one week at the Yealands Estate Marlborough Art Gallery.

Local artist Caroline della Porta was invited to run weekly sessions, in collaboration with the Marlborough Youth Trust, St Marks Addiction Residential Treatment Centre and Supporting Families Marlborough.

The beautiful artwork produced from these sessions will be exhibited as part of ‘Art of Wellbeing’, which opens on Wednesday, 6pm at the Yealands Estate Marlborough Art Gallery.

St Marks Centre manager

Peter Rijhnen says 25 of their staff and clients took part in the art project, producing four different pieces.

“The boards were created as four values, reflecting how each person expressed themselves.

They all came out looking very different and it was wonderful seeing the diversity and it was a great experience for everyone taking part to join in together as one big family,” he says.

CARE Marlborough’s

The Art of Wellbeing

Awareness week events - Wellness Movement Walk -Walk with your friends and colleagues to Seymour Square, and along the river to the Quays Riverside Park/High Street starting at 2pm at Seymour Square on Thursday, October 11.

- Christchurch to Wellington

walk to raise awareness of mental health issues in children. Jess Finnigan and her two sons will pass through Picton on October 12 around 8.30am to catch the 9.20am ferry. Walk with them from Nelson Square, Picton to the ferry. Funds raised will go to Stand Camps for Children.

- O p e n D ay a t CA R E Ma rlborough on Monday,October 8 at 10.30am - 1.30pm at 26 Percy Street, Blenheim.

- Art Exhibition, ‘Art of Wellbeing’ at Yealands Estate Marlborough Art Gallery.

Opening night is Wednesday,

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- Spring Fest- Marlborough Youth Trust is holding this fantastic event on Saturday, October 13 from 7-10pm at the Marlborough A&P Showgrounds.

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 8 th - 14 th OCTOBER 2018

Let nature in, strengthen your wellbeing - Mā te taiao kia whakapakari tōu oranga!

Open Day

CARE Marlborough is holding an Open Day next Monday, October 8 at 26 Percy Street in Blenheim from 10.30am - 1.30pm.

This will be a great opportunity to see all the changes made to the organisation’s beautiful old house,

It’s OK to say no!

meet the staff and hear about what they have to offer for CARE Marlborough and the Mental Health Advocacy Service.

Come for morning tea or a BBQ lunch and have a chat.

How do we know our bounda r ies have been crossed?

Setting these boundaries can build your self-esteem, while also establishing respect for yourself with others.

Brene Brown is a research professor who has studied courage, vulnerability, empathy and shame. Perhaps she said it best; “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others”.

When we feel offended, feel resentment, fear, guilt, discomfort, stress or anxiety, these can be indicators that we may need to consider whether or not our boundaries have been crossed.

If we determine that an interaction we have had has violated what is acceptable for us, we can be our best advocate by establishing a more appropriate set of limits for that relationship.

If you find there is an individual in your life who crosses the lines you have set,

Youth hold Spring Fest The Marlborough Youth Trust is holding its Spring Fest next Saturday, October 13 at the Marlborough A&P Park.

A large banner has been designed and painted by youth in the theme of Mental

Health Awareness Week ‘Let Nature In, Strengthen Your Wellbeing ‘.

With young people performing on stage as part of the event, the Marlborough Youth Trust felt the banner and its meaning was a “cool

way to celebrate wellbeing”.

“It’s about healthy wellbeing, supporting each other and the idea of spring being new beginnings and a fresh start,” youth worker Rebekah Nafe says.

you may want to seek council with a trusted person with whom you can share your needs or concerns.

Some considerations for you to think through when setting your own boundaries: - Recognise which people or situations drain your energy or trigger negative emotions.

- It’s OK to say no, and to be OK to say that without explanation or apology.

- Let or ask others to help, without guilt.

- Be protective of your time and try not to over commit yourself.

- Remember that you are not responsible for other people’s problems.

- Advocate for yourself if you feel your boundaries have been crossed.

- Be direct when expressing your needs, without confrontation.

- Know that boundaries are for your protection, not to punish others or push them away.

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Friday October 5, 2018

Have your say on dairy herd regime The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) wants to hear from the dairy industry and people with an interest in how the dairy herd improvement regulatory regime can help to ensure that New Zealand’s dairy industry remains world leading.

The dairy herd improvement regulatory regime has not been comprehensively reviewed since it was established in 2001, MPI’s director of Agriculture, Marine & Plant Policy, Emma Taylor says.

“It’s important the dairy herd improvement regulatory regime reflects the changing needs of the dairy industry. It’s timely to look at how the regulatory settings can better support industry both now and into the future.

“Dairy herd improvement adds substantial value to New Zealand’s dairy industry, estimated at around $300 million each year,” Emma says.

Farmers have been testing samples of milk from their dairy cattle and recording data to inform their herd

management decisions for over a century.

For industry to achieve optimal rates of genetic gain, it needs a comprehensive, accurate and continuous supply of data to inform decisions on herd management and breeding.

“The regulatory regime contributes to the breeding of more productive dairy animals through herd testing, herd recording, animal evaluation and artificial breeding.

It also has the potential to support better environmental and animal health outcomes,“ Emma says.

“We want to hear from people about how the regulatory regime can more effectively support the performance of the dairy industry.

We also want to hear from industry on the effects of changing technology and the future implications on the dairy herd improvement sector.”

The six week consultation will run from Monday 1 October 2018 to 5pm Monday 12 November 2018. Visit https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news-andresources/consultations/

Organic beekeeping workshop The Marlborough Beekeepers Association will be holding a workshop on ‘Organic Beekeeping’ on Sunday, October 7 from 2 pm, at the MBA hives in the Community Gardens, 85 Budge Street Blenheim.

This will be facilitated by MBA

member Clare Pinder, who will be joined by Reuben Stanley from Beegreen, to discuss organic practices.

More information about Beegreen can be found here: https:// beegreen.vpweb.co.nz This workshop could be of

interest to both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers.

Please be aware of the inherent Health & Safety risks associated with bees and hives. Please bring your bee suit if you have one.

New members welcome.

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Wet and muddy conditions are to be expected on farms at this time of year, with slow pasture growth, rain and when feeding winter crops.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is reminding all pastoral livestock farmers to ensure animals are well cared for on crops and pasture, and seek advice if they need to.

“We recognise that this time of year brings many challenges, and managing stocking densities, pasture, break feeding on crops and minimizing soil damage are just some of these.

But fa r mers must be vigilant to not compromise animal health and welfare

during these challenging months of the year,” MPI’s Director of Animal Health and Welfare, veterinarian Dr Chris Rodwell says.

Rest and lying time is important to the health and welfare of livestock, not just feed availability and body condition of animals.

“Welfare issues may not be immediately obvious,” adds Rodwell. “Amongst a number of issues, prolonged time on mud can also cause distress and discomfort, bring on significant and painful animal health issues such as lameness and mastitis, and reduce production and resistance to disease.”

MPI recognises that the use

of winter crops as a source of good nutritional support to pasture and other feeds during winter is an important part of livestock feeding in New Zealand extensive farming systems.

However, there is a point where animals are adversely impacted by muddy paddocks and MPI continues to receive complaints.

“We urge farmers to seek expert advice and follow good practice to avoid problems.

Spring is stressful for people and animals alike – don’t add to your stress with animal health issues caused by mud,” Rodwell says.

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Popular country gardens tour On the weekend of October 1314, the Wairau Valley Anglican Parish will again hold its popular annual tour of the many country gardens around the area.

Long-time organiser Nicki Stace says that this year’s gardens are some of the most distinctive she has ever seen.

“It’s been a good winter and warm spring” Nicki says. “And most gardens are looking great with lots of early bloom plus natives featuring.”

Fellow garden lover Val Mapp

initiated the Wairau garden tours some 27 years ago.

Since then it has grown to be a popular annual event, and is an important fund-raiser for the parish.

It’s a self-drive tour, where participants can visit the gardens at their own pace, enjoying tea and scones or a sausage sizzle at selected gardens on the way.

The twelve gardens featured this year are all on the Northbank and Onamalutu Roads, quite different to previous tours on the

Wairau Plain.

They include the historic “Langley Dale” estate along with a number of gardens never before open to the public.

Renwick vicar Rev Joe Keighley grew up in the Wairau Valley, and says the garden tours are a great reminder of the special beauty of the area.

He says Val and Nicki have created a unique and popular event which is the parish’s most successful fundraiser and greatly assists the various community

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Tickets for this year’s Country Gardens tours are available from Roselands Pets & Plants, Selmes Garden Nursery, Renwick Dairy, Devon Nursery and the Islington Garden Centre.

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Security a constant battle A major fuel theft in North Otago recently drives home the point that it is impossible to rest as a farmer when it comes to on-farm security, Federated Farmers Rural Security spokesperson Miles Anderson says.

Miles says the incident highlights the need for people to be security focused when installing items such as fuel tanks.

“You’ve got to put them in high use parts of your farm where people could notice any suspicious activities including visits from unknown people and vehicles.

“Also people have to check their fuel levels regularly.

Sometimes fuel thefts aren’t noticed until a certain employee has left and it becomes clear that fuel use has gone down.”

Fuel prices are going up and when fuel is expensive people steal it, Miles said.

A 2016 Federated Farmers crime survey of 1012 respondents showed that 25% of participants had been victims of fuel thefts – the third highest crime reported.

Other tips to keep fuel secure include: ensuring fuel tanks

are secured and locked; install security lighting that lights up fuel tanks and fueling areas; keep an inventory of fuel consumption so any thefts can be identified quickly, take note of suspicious vehicles and activities in rural areas and install fuel tank locking devices on all petrol and diesel tanks on your property.

Thefts must be reported to the police, Miles says.

“If they’re not reported they’re not recorded and police will not allocate resources to rural communities.”

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Local woman Anna Broughton has launched a brand new business this week - Empire Property Management.

It has been an exciting move for Anna who is passionate about working with people and providing a consistent, reliable service.

“Property management is often heavily under the spotlight and scrutinised, so I want to put a positive, glass-half-full disposition on the industry.

What’s unique about Empire Property Management is that Anna will operate a more ‘boutique’ style portfolio.

“My portfolio will be smaller which will enable me to provide a more personal approach to property management and a better quality service to my clients

and tenants,” she says.

Dealing with Anna is simple, streamlined and takes the stress out of the whole process.

“Property owners sign their rentals over to me and I act as the landlord. I find and screen potential tenants, organise bonds and bond refunds, pre and final inspections as well as quarterly inspections to ensure the property is being maintained.

“And the best part is that I will be the only point of call for both the owner and tenants, providing the consistency of dealing with the same person,” she says.

Empire Property Management can manage properties anywhere in Marlborough, so to find out more contact Anna today.

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After 11 years of owning the Barbershop on Grove Road, owner Tynia Sheridan says it’s been an ‘interesting journey’ and has enjoyed the challenges of developing and growing her business.

After having changed location three times, the Barbershop now has a permanent home where it’s been for two years. There are still plenty of exciting things taking place Tynia says, including it becoming a training salon and taking on her first apprentice barber.

“All our senior staff are Qualified Hairdressers, with myself also gaining a Barbering Qualification.

We ensure our staff are at the top of their profession, to keep client confidence,” she says.

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“The hot towel shave will take up to an hour and incorporates a double hot towel shave. This is a lovely gift for special occasions or for stress relief,” Tynia says.

“Our staff also offer personal care for people undergoing cancer treatment/hair removal that are requiring privacy and maybe quiet family time, in a complementary way, done by appointment, in an empty salon for privacy and comfort.”

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Dr Libby to speak on Hormones and ageing Of the tens of thousands of women I’ve met, one of the more common hormonal patterns I see is estrogen dominance.

This is where estrogen levels are too high in relation to progesterone in the second half of a woman’s cycle.

It can be due to too much estrogen, not enough progesterone, or both—which is commonly the case.

This imbalance can wreak havoc in a woman’s body.

Being estrogen dominant can affect the way you look, how you feel and your experience of your monthly cycle or menopause.

If a woman is of menstruating age, estrogen dominance—whether the result of excess estrogen and/or low progesterone—can be behind heavy and/or painful periods and PMS. It can also drive weight gain, particularly around the

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The life of a movie theatre doorman

Dr Libby, coming to Blenheim. hips and thighs. or wondering why you have During perimenopause or gained weight through your menopause, this imbalance middle. can drive uncomfortable One tip for returning—not symptoms such as mood only body fat levels but also swings or anxious feelings, your sanity—to a place insomnia and increases in where you are far more body fat, cold hands and familiar is to breathe diafeet, as well as surges in phragmatically. heat.

This means, long slow Post-menopausally, we breaths that make your belly make estrogen from our expand. body fat and adrenal glands, So, any “activity” that enand progesterone from our courages this, such as tai adrenal glands so our hor- chi, meditation, yoga, pilates mones can still be driving or simply 20 nourishing uncomfortable symptoms breaths before you get out later in life too. of bed in the morning will The good news is, no mat- be beneficial. ter what stage of life you’re Dr Libby is speaking on at, it is possible to get your Hormones and Ageing in hormones into a healthy her new event The Horbalance naturally. mone Factor in Blenheim on You can experience a pe- Wednesday 10th October – riod that simply shows up, 7pm – 9pm at Marlborough and have a gentle transition Convention Centre - Grand through menopause—with- Hall, 42A Alfred St. Tickets out drenching the sheets, are from www.drlibby.com/ waking up through the night events.PBA

By Megan Connolly Those that have lived in Blenheim a long time may have seen your fair share of films at the old Palace and Westend Theatres.

You may have also seen doorman Brian Hutchison.

Brian’s career as a doorman started in 1970 at the Palace Theatre, that was situated on Market Street, after a friend asked if he’d be interested in a part-time job.

The job of a doorman sounds foreign to a modern day individual.

But this doorman’s job was about keeping the crowds quiet downstairs in the theatre, checking tickets at the door and taking people to their seats.

“Being a small town, you know everyone that comes through,” Brian says.

You’d think that the drama was saved for the big screen but that wasn’t always the case for Brian.

One day he had to deal with a gentleman Brian Hutchison. with a gun in the Palace Theatre.

“A man had too many drinks and thought from 1974 till it closed in 1989. he’d go catch a movie. He was just walking “I probably watched 80 per cent of the through Market Street with a gun! films. I’d listen to the crowd from the “After the ordeal, he came up to apologise stairwell outside,” Brian says. and said ‘he was after someone else, not The infamous ‘theatre cat’ relocated to you guys,’” Brain says. the Westend too.

He also has many fond memories.

“A women screamed and we raced up the The Palace ‘theatre cat’ had kittens one stairs to see what was going on. The cat had year, to everyone’s surprise. snuck into the theatre when a horror film Brain and the team walked into the thea- was on, and it crawled along the back of a tre to find several small kittens crawling lady’s chair and jumped on her!” up the curtains to raucous laughter from The Westend Cinema was a large comthe audience. plex at the time and seated 601 people.

When the Palace closed Brain relocated “Why the extra one seat, I don’t know!” to the Westend Cinema on Maxwell Street Brian laughs.

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Friday 5 St Andrews Garden Tour: With twelve lovely gardens to visit. Today and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Tickets available Roseland, Cresswell’s, Selmes Trust and Islington Garden Centre.

Sorry cash sales only.

Bounce Day: Indoor Bouncy Castle fun for children over the school holidays. 10am, $8. St Marys Parish Hall, Corner of Hodson and Francis Streets.

Marlborough Women’s Club: Every Friday, 2-4pm. Speakers, entertainment, outings and afternoon tea.

108 High Street, Blenheim.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Exhibition on show Bonnie Coad’s latest artwork “One Size Does Not Fit All”. On until October 9.

Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week.

The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Exhibition of rare works from the personal studio collection of Don Binney, one of New Zealand’s best loved and most collectible painters.

On until October 27. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show by Nigel Brown ‘I Am/We Are’. On until October 28.

Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

Marlborough Museum: Strong Woman Standing Tall, Celebrating Marlborough Woman. An exhibition profiling significant Marlborough women, including suffragettes and women of today. On until October 12. Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Saturday 6 Havelock Health Expo: With over 25 health and lifestyle professionals displaying information and giving advice. Today and Sunday, 10am-3pm, free entry. Havelock Town Hall, Havelock.

Walnut Ranch Holiday Open Day: Feed the chickens, cuddle a rabbit, chat with the birds, check out the llamas, pat the ponies and feed the miniature Angus Cow. 10am-3pm, $6. Walnut Ranch, 70 David Street. Weather permitting.

Japanese Drum Performance: Join ‘Shinshu Otari Taiko’ from Japan and ‘O-Taiko’ from Dunedin, for this special Japanese drumming performance. Audience participation will be encouraged. $2 gold coin donation.

Today 7.30pm, Marlborough Boys College, 5 Stephenson Street. Sunday 4pm, Queen Charlotte College, 173 Waikawa Road, Picton.

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Expo Day: Come on down and join the team at Henderson’s Ltd. With loads of cool prizes, great specials and the opportunity to try the Absolute Wilderness Meals. 9am-3pm with free entry. 38 Grove Road.

Marlborough Artisan Market: Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce.

Pop on down every Saturday 9am1pm. The Quays, Riverside Park, Taylor River. Weather dependant.

Kaipupu Point Cruise and Walk: Enjoy two hours on Kaipupu Point.

Take a self-guided walk, enjoy a picnic and explore this beautiful island. Adults $11 and children $6.

Two departure options 11.30am or 1.15pm. Today and Sunday, departing from Beachcomber Cruises, corner of London Quay and, Wellington St, Picton.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore.

Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Marlborough Art Society’s Members’ Annual Art Exhibition. On until October 7. Opening hours 10.30am4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton: Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

Road Bunch Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides are available.

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

Brooklyn Croquet Club: Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive.

Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

Sunday 7 Seniors Tea Dance: Get out your red white and blue for a ‘Night at the Proms’ and dance the night away with music by the Orphans Club and Janet Woolf.

4-7.30pm. Tickets $15 available from Ken Ham’s Music Works, the Clubs of Marlborough, Age Concern and

Grey Power. Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

Dr Seuss’s The Cat In The Hat: Young and old alike will delight in this faithful adaptation of a classic book come to life with mischievous humour 10.30am-11.30am and 1pm2pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Dragon Boat Club Open Day: Don’t miss the chance to have a go and learn what the Blenheim Dragon Boat Club is all about. Everyone is welcome. 10am-2.30pm. The Quays, Riverside Park, Taylor River.

A Festival Of Beer: Join in on a classic afternoon of both sessionable and craft beers, fantastic food and live Bavarian music. 12-5pm.

The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Road.

Marlborough Thermette Society: A family boilup at the Wairau River 2.30-4.30pm, downstream of the Firth gravel plant on State Highway 1. Bring a love of friendship, food to share, a cup and a chair. It’s not necessary to have a thermette. Dogs welcome.

The Marlborough Beekeeping Association: A workshop on ‘Organic Beekeeping’. 2pm, at the MBA hives in the Community Gardens, Budge Street.

All welcome.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Womans MTB Ride: On every Sunday 10am–12pm. Bikefit

Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

Blenheim Croquet Club: Come along and have a go. Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. 1pm.

Parker Street, Pollard Park.

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Kapa Haka: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. All welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Explore the decks and depths of the Edwin Fox Ship. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Ulysses Club Ride: A trip over the hill to the Smuggler’s Pub for lunch. 10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Also Thursday Group rides.

Meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am.

Members and visitors welcome.

Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3). Cash only. Also running on Wednesday October 10.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Picton Rail & Sail: Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays. Picton Foreshore.

Model Aero Club: ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Petanque: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street.

If you have an event email Susan at The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

Expo Day

Saturday 6th October, 9am-3pm Free Entry • Try tasty Absolute Wilderness Meals • Get expert advice from our supplier reps • Win loads of cool prizes! • Great Specials • Meet our friendly team • Support Local

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Friday October 5, 2018

5 Best pies benefit charities The competition to find the best locally produced wine to pair with Burleigh pies has benefitted three local charitable organisations.

Devised in the depths of winter by a group of friends over a drink, the challenge involved sourcing pies from popular Blenheim dairy The Burleigh and matching them with a Marlborough wine.

Challenge organisers Fiona Fenwick, The Burleigh co-owner Jane Dickenson and Belinda Jackson decided this year the $50 entry fee from the 35 competing wineries would go to three charities, and last week Fiona, Belinda and Jane were delighted to give $750 to Johns Kitchen and $500 each to Red Cross Marlborough and Riding for Disabled.

They also presented the recipients with a pie with the donation amount baked into the top.

Receiving their donations are, front: Yvonne Dasler and Emma Munro from Johns Kitchen; Helena van Velthooven from Riding for Disabled; and Sharon Yadav and Elizabeth Stead from Red Cross.

gardening this week

The secret to growing tomatoes: By Wally Richards Tomatoes are the second most popular plant for gardeners after roses.

The key to successful tomato growing is to give them full sun and good protection from wind and chills. They do best with even, warm temperatures, ample moisture and the right foods.

These conditions are best found in a glasshouse in the early and late part of a season.

Walls and fences facing north and protected from the wind are the ideal spots to grow tomatoes outdoors.

I prefer to grow my early tomato plants in pots in the glasshouse. The largest size that I use is a 45 litre container which is ample for producing a good sized plant with a good crop.

With the large fruiting Beefsteak type tomatoes, you will always get the biggest fruit if grown in open soil rather than in pots.

The best producing pot grown tomatoes are the dwarf types such as Scoresby Dwarf, Enterprise, Roma

and Romadore F1 Hybrid.

Russian Red is also very good in a pot.

Many tomato types will flower in cool conditions but will not produce pollen to set the fruit. You need to obtain a variety that will set in lower temperatures or else you are wasting your time.

The smaller cherry type or bite size tomatoes are the fastest to grow and ripen.

These do well in a container but need staking because of their height.

When transplanting seedlings always plant them deeper, up to about the first leaves of the plant. The plant will then produce roots right up the trunk, making for a much bigger root system and hence better results.

Perkfection gives great internal protection against blights and botrytis. Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) and Mycorrcin provide minerals and food for beneficial bacteria as well as the plant. It is a good practise to keep a monthly spray programme of the three products going till the plant is finishing for

the season.

One aspect that has always amused me is that when a tomato plant gets to the stage where it has its first ripe fruit but still a number of green fruit, people often stop feeding the plant.

If you maintain a constant source of food you are likely to get several more weeks of cropping.

As soon as the plant starts to show signs of not producing more new, healthy growth then stop feeding.

When a tomato grows, it produces laterals or side shoots. When these are left on the plant they become branches which will produce flower trusses and more side shoots.

You can control the way the plant grows by removing some or all the laterals.

When a plant has its laterals removed, leaving only a few fruiting trusses, the energy is directed into the fruit rather than the foliage.

In the case of dwarf tomatoes, which are low growing and naturally bushy, you leave all the laterals on.

On tall growing types, if you leave all or most of the laterals on you will need a number of support stakes.

I sometimes have one strong centre stake and then place a roll of strong, open netting around the plant.

The laterals grow out through the netting, which gives a reasonable amount of suppor t. Some extra stakes maybe needed when the fruit becomes heavy.

There is a great danger of disease entering the plant when you remove laterals.

This is often botrytis, which causes collar rot somewhere on the main trunk of the plant.

The little bumps of aerial roots will often appear just above the rot area.

If there is foliage below the rot part, with laterals, then the top can be cut off and the good part allowed to grow.

If you don’t remove any laterals you will likely avoid this disease unless the plant is damaged by rubbing on a stake or similar.

Problems ring me at 0800 466464

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minutes with

Reuben Molnar

Health promoter at Cancer Society Marlborough and Small Sticks hockey presenter.  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

The Cancer Society, of course, is 100% nongovernment funded and does amazing work for those affected by cancer in the Marlborough region.

I’m also passionate about changing health outcomes for our most vulnerable members.  When you have a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

I like to go for a big walk or run up Wither Hills or Taylor Reserve.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Havana, Cuba was pretty special. Or Milford Sound is spectacular.

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

A holiday somewhere hot haha.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Kevin Judds - Colours of Marlborough print series, on display at the Wine Station for the month of September.  Favourite programme currently watching?

The Bachelor Australia is a fantastic watch, laughs throughout.  What’s your favourite kind of dessert?

I’m not the biggest dessert fan but a few pieces of Whittakers cream milk or fresh pineapple/ watermelon.

 If you could only eat 3 foods for the rest of your life, what would they be?

Chicken, sushi rice, avocado.

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Friday October 5, 2018 Church notices

Public notice

PICTON Christian Life Centre - 40 Broadway Picton.

An Assemblies of God Church. All welcome. Sundays 11.30am. Contact 035737426.

Spending the night or a few days in Nelson for medical appointments or other events?

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome.

5785030.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service Sunday -10am Family Service Sunday - 5.30pm Canvas Thursday - 10am Communion Service

Te Arapai Whanau

Marlborough Anglican Maori Mission Services 10.30am Sundays Te Reo Maori (with a little English) at Marlborough Community College Corner Scott and Francis Streets

public notice

Nurse-supported accommodation available. Social support, company, and meals offered.

Transport available.

Phone Christine 027-777-2556 www.accommodationthehomesteadnelson.com

Marlborough Community Gardens Annual General Meeting Thursday 18th October 2018 7pm at Riverside House 131 Budge St Blenheim All welcome to attend

Wairau Valley Anglican Parish Country Gardens 13th and 14th October Northbank and Onamalutu

AGM

10.30am Sunday 14 October 2018 - Accommodation in Nelson -

10% Off your total stay if you BOOK DIRECT with us.

AMBER COURT MOTEL Ph: 03 548 5059 Expires 18/12/18

MARLBOROUGH BRANCH NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS

COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRANSPORT SERVICE To all our Volunteer Groups who have been using the Marlborough Red Cross Community Vehicle, we are pleased to advise that it is back on the road. We welcome inquiries from those community groups interested in this service.

Please call Marlborough Red Cross Service Centre – 5676134 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to speak to Sharon MARLBOROUGH BRANCH NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS ANNUAL RED ROSE DAY The Marlborough Branch committee will not be running the annual Red Rose day rose sales this year, normally held just before Labour Weekend.

To all our supporters and volunteers in the past we say thank you and we hope to see you all again in October 2019.

Lynette Jones President Marlborough Branch NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Plant Stalls, Cake stalls and Refreshments available Programmes $20 Cash please from: Devon Nursery, Islington Gardens, Selmes Garden Trust, Roselands Pets and Plants and Renwick Dairy

Public notice Flaming Firewood

Spring SpecialS Are you sick of buying wet expensive wood in winter?

Buy now, so you will have dry wood next year and save $$$ with our Spring specials Weekly payment option Available Discount for Seniors Old man pine 3m $200, 6m $390 Delivery Marlborough wide Phone: 03 5705710

WANTED Painting and decorating work Qualified Tradesman Ph John Mills on 574 2466

For sale E XPLORE R Telescope 33-100 x 100 with tripod, $ 300.

Dry Wall Lifter, used once, $200. Phone 5722912.

Public notice

MARLBOROUGH PARENTS CENTRE

would like to thank all the sponsors, exhibitors and donations for the Parent and Child Expo 2018.

Blenheim Early Childhood Centres, First National, More FM, O'Donnell Park Barging, Pack N Save, The Sun, Stadium 2000, Ange's Homestead Cakes, Annies, Atelier da Lele, Avent, Baby on the Move, Babysleep Consultant, Bayer, BestStart Education and Care Centres, Blossoms Home Based Care, Body Restore Clinic, Bunnings Warehouse, Cadenshae, Children of the Trees, CPR, Dog Point Vineyard, doTERRA Essential Oils and Wellness Products, Eco-store, Education Angels, Evolve Education (Pascals + Acvtive Explorers), Girl Guides, Glamour Weddings and Events, Harvey Normal Photo Centre, Haven Cafe, Huggies, Interislander, Intrinsic Design and Print, Johnson & Johnson, Kelly Rennie - Busy Mum Fitness, Kidz Kindy, Ladies and Lords Wax Bar Ltd, Lil Moo, Lisa's Facepainting Blenheim, Little Footsteps, Little Red Fox, Makana Confections, Marlborough Magazine, Marlborough Podiatry Ltd, Marlborough Tour Company, McKendrick Event Hire, Meaters Marlborough, Miss Finns, Momentoes Nelson Marlborough, Momentum Dance, Mud Mates, Munch, Nature Soap NZ, Nelson Marlborough Stop Smoking Service, New World Blenheim, Nicola Galloway - Homegrown Kitchen, Nicole Jade Weddings, NZ King Salmon, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Pickle & Patch, Pink Packets, Plant and Share, Playcentre, Post Natal Depression, Porse, Prisma Print, Pru & Co / Edwards & Co, Ruth Thompson Photography & Oh Snap Photo Booth, Springlands Pharmacy, St Clair Family Estate, St Marys Preschool, Step 2 Growth, Subway, Te Kohanga Reo o Nga Puawai, The Chrysalis Coach, The Gift Sisters, The Salvation Army Toy Library, The Sleep Store, Thomas Pie, Tupperware, Vic Queen Essentials, Vintage Fairytale Hire, Wairau Pharmacy, Wellness Station, White Chalk, Whoopzee Giftz, Yates.

Situations vacant

- Tickets on sale soon!! Kindly sponsored by Newman Excavations and Independent Tyre Services

CLOTHING

ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS For all your sewing requirements

Phone Lynette

03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010 Quality Service Guaranteed

Application for grants

The Blue Door is an Incorporated Society which has limited funds for distribution to not for profit organisations within the Marlborough district.

These funds are generated from profits made by The Blue Door.

Applications forms are available at www.thebluedoor.nz or by calling at the shop at 46 Seymour Street Blenheim.

Completed forms may be returned to the same address or emailed to: info@thebluedoor.nz Applications close at 2pm on Saturday, November 10th, 2018

garage

SALES HOT Water cylinders, concrete mixer, doors, tools. Saturday, 8am. 146 Muller Road.

LAKINGS Road. Cosmetics, scaffolding, sewing desk and patterns, tools, lawn mower, blower and edger, bits and pieces.

Not before 8.30am.

SATURDAY, 9am-12pm. St Lukes Anglican Church, Ferry Road, Springcreek.

SPORT Equipment, tools, camping items, household items, children's clothes and books. Saturday, not before 7am.

20 Beach Road, Waikawa.

Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand are seeking positive, capable and self-motivated individuals to join our team. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of the team in one of Marlborough’s prominent Viticulture Operations.

We have the following positions available in Marlborough: Vineyard Machinery Operators and Senior Machinery Operators – Full Time We are looking for Vineyard Machine Operators and Senior Machine Operators to join our Machine Operations Team. You would be part of a dedicated vineyard machine operation team who work with a well-respected modern fleet of viticulture machinery providing an industry leading machinery service to our South Island vineyards.

Vineyard Machinery Operators - Fixed Term We are looking for Vineyard Machine Operators for fixed term positions through the busy summer growing season and harvest to work with our full time Vineyard Machinery Operator team. You would be part of a dedicated vineyard machine operation team who work with a well-respected modern fleet of viticulture machinery providing an industry leading machinery service to our South Island vineyards.

Vineyard Machinery Technician – Full Time We’re seeking an additional Vineyard Machinery Technician. In this role you will be ensuring our Machinery is maintained and supported to a high standard ready for machine operations work plans. This includes pre-season maintenance, post-season decommissioning and breakdown support. Mechanical, auto electrical or engineering background an advantage.

Field Supervisor and Senior Field Supervisor – Full Time We are looking for a Senior Field Supervisor and Field Supervisor to lead our variable labour team. You would be part of a dedicated labour supervision team who works with various local contacting companies to complete the vineyard labour operations across 2000ha of Pernod Ricard Winemakers vineyards.

Viticulture Technician – Full Time We are looking for a Viticulture Technician to support the Wairau Sites Manager, with leading, planning and implementing day to day activities across 1600ha of our PRW vineyards.

This position would provide additional visibility, leadership, coordination, planning and technical expertise for the Wairau based operations team while also actively participating in operational tasks.

Vineyard Operator – Full Time We are looking for a Vineyard Operator based on our Marlborough responsible for the day to day operations on our PRW vineyards. An exciting opportunity to get into the vineyard team and expand your skills.

We are one of New Zealand’s premier wine and spirits companies. We represent a rich portfolio of brands that makes us intensely proud and reflects our #1 position in New Zealand - a position achieved through hard work and a great culture.

We are a company of people with commitment and integrity, a dash of entrepreneurship and a splash of conviviality.

If this sounds like the new challenge that you have been waiting for we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today at: https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en-nz/careers/

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Situations vacant

Situations vacant

Situations vacant

Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE

REGISTERED NURSES HEALTH CARE

ASSISTANTS

Bethsaida Retirement Village is a medium sized facility offering rest home and hospital level care.

Permanent & casual shifts are available We are undergoing an exciting period of expansion and redevelopment for enthusiastic and committed at Bethsaida. Due to this we are requiring the skills of 2 x Registered health care assistants.

Nurses.

Experience is preferred, but full training We are offering remuneration and applicants. the opportunity to work willcompetitive be offered to suitable with friendly caring and competent team of health professionals. call at reception an a person To maintain our Please high standards of clinical care wefor require application form or email who can: manager@bethsaida.co.nz • Lead a team of Health Care Assistants • Preferably with experience in aged care • Great communication skills These are full time rostered positions offering flexibility. We value all our staff and we offer a comprehensive orientation and ongoing education.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

Wanted

FOOD/KITCHEN SERVICE ROLE 4pm - 8pm

If you enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for caring for the elderly we would like to hear from you.

Please call at reception

Our busy construction company has positions available for qualified carpenters and a foreman

For an application or email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz Applications close 8/10/18

Guaranteed full time work ahead Contract, waged or salary Great remuneration packages, including company vehicle and mobile phone

Please supply your CV with a cover letter to manager@bethsaida. co.nz or call at reception for application form. Or phone manager Tracy Holdaway 03 578 3341.

Applications close Monday 8 October.

Roading & Asphalt Ltd BLueguMS LAndfiLL

Derek Gates Manager 021932223 derekroading@gmail.com Roading & Asphalt Ltd requires a part time kiosk and Litter controller.

Must be fit and reliable with great communication and people skills, have own transport and be available to work Saturday mornings.

20 hours per week and be on call when needed.

Please apply by email or cellphone,

Kiosk Manager Tina 0276354984

HEALTH SHUTTLE TEAM LEADER (VOLUNTEER)

Vineyard supervisor Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough.

Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor.

Applicants must have the following: • At least three years experience • Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time • Reliable and have a tidy work ethic • Preference will be given to an experienced supervisor, but not essential as full training will be given • Be able to work long hours when required • Have excellent communication skills • A good understanding of RSE policy • Clean drivers licence • Due to staff requirements preference will be given to the ability to converse in Thai.

In the first instance, please forward a brief email no later than the 15th October to liz@thornhillnz.co.nz explaining previous work history and contact details

GRAPHICS vacancy

As Team Leader in this volunteer role you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the service within the Marlborough district. This will include recruitment and training of volunteer drivers, promoting the service and related administration.

We are looking for someone who: • Can commit 5 -10 hours each week to this position • Is computer literate to perform required administrative tasks • Has experience and ability to lead a team and be a team-player • Has excellent communication skills Applications close: Tuesday, 30 October 2018 If you are interested in this role please apply on line at https://join.stjohn.org.nz/home and enter job code 38520.

For more information please contact Pam Hall, Community Care Manager: pam.hall@stjohn.org.nz or 0800 ST JOHN (0800 785 646).

If you are a qualified carpenter who: • Is motivated and reliable • Possesses a high level of skill • Likes to be challenged & • Can work well with others We want you on our team!

Please email info@hrconstruction.co.nz or phone Hamish on 021 360 370 Confidentiality assured.

Property wanted

PROPERTY WANTED RETIRED COUNTRY FOLK needing modern home with privacy – 2,000m2 up to 10,000m2?

Price guide up to $1,000,000 or would pay more for that ‘Something Special’ Kindly contact Debbie in confidence 021 797 454

Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)

Public notice

Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club

CRAFT FAIR

Friday 9th November 8am - 4pm Saturday 10th November 8am - 2pm in The Forum.

Calling all stall holders!

Do you have time to help people in your community?

Our Health Shuttle is a community service that transports people to and from essential medical and health related appointments.

CARPENTERS & FOREMAN WANTED

Do you have a passion for graphics and have experience and skills in; • Adobe Indesign • Photoshop If you have an excellent command of the english language you might be that person we are looking for.

Hours are part-time and age is no barrier.

If you think this is for you please contact: les@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 021 360 008

PLEASE NOTE Wairau Hospital Maternity Ward visiting hours are: DAILY at 10am - 12pm and 4pm - 7pm

Register for your site at bblcraftfair@gmail.com Friday $40, Saturday $20

All proceeds go to Age Concern Marlborough

Friday October 5, 2018

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Death notices

SMYTH, Richard Cecil: On Thursday September 27, 2018 at Wairau Hospital, peacefully with his loving family at his side.

Loving husband of Rene, loving father of Lee, Serah and Elyse, and devoted grandfather to Torrin, and Briar, and his North Island grandchildren. Messages may be sent to the Smyth Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. Many thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital for all of their wonderful care and assistance. At Richard’s request, a private service has been held.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

The Sun

Death Notices AMYES, Basil William Gardiner: September 29, 2018 BARRY, Edith Mary (Edie): October 2, 2018 BIRCH, Idris Peter: COCKBURN, Reverend Bruce Alistair: September 25, 2018 CLOUDESLEY, Roger Edward: September 21, 2018 GOULD, Colin William: October 1, 2018 KENNETT, Elaine (Floss): September 29, 2018 VAN HOOF, Wilhelmus Gerardus (Willy): September 30, 2018.

The Sun

Births This Week Marfell, Oliver Stewart, September 18,2018.

Stephens, Harlan Lucas September 24, 2018.

Jones, Darcy September 25, 2018.

Khurmi, Advick September 27, 2018.

Jones, Millie Tirawairua September 30, 2018.

May-Scott, Jakob Thomas October 1, 2018.

Usmar, Jaycee Ayla October 1, 2018.

Service of Remembrance International Baby Loss Day October 15th Remembrance Service will be held at The Sowman Lounge, 14 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim at 6.30pm on Monday 15th October 2018.

You may wish to bring a photo, poem or something in memory of your baby to share in the service. Balloon release and light refreshments will follow.

A parent-run, non-profit group supporting families who have experienced pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. www.sands.org.nz Contact Sandra 027 488 1068 or Anna 021 270 2662

This advert is kindly sponsored by: Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Streets, Blenheim Phone 03 578 4719. www.sowmans.co.nz

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sport

Friday October 5, 2018

Top sporting achievers recognized

By Peter Jones, Sport Tasman Achieving national representation during the past 12 months earned another large group of Marlborough sportspeople induction to the Sports Hall of Fame and Roll of Honour at the Marlborough District Council chambers.

Sport Tasman and the council combined to run the annual event, designed to honour the province’s top achievers.

The Sports Hall of Fame Book of Recognition was established in 1993. It includes full New Zealand representatives, resident in Marlborough at time of selection, selected by the official National Governing Body of any recognised sport and taking part in an international event.

The Roll of Honour includes New Zealand Representatives (age grade, special New Zealand teams, Maori, Divisional Teams etc) resident in Marlborough at time of selection, selected by the official National Governing Body of any recognised sport and taking part in an international event.

“Our sporting figures deserve a place in our collective sporting memory,” Mayor John Leggett says.

“The Sports Hall of Fame gives us the

The Sports Hall of Fame and Roll of Honour inductees gather with Marlborough Mayor John Leggett and Sport Tasman CEO Nigel Muir in the council chambers.

opportunity to do that … by recording their feats we are building an enduring record of our region’s sporting prowess.”

The 2018 Sports Roll Of Honour inductees are - Athletics: Alex Dawson and Lucy Sheat.

Hockey: Nigel Fraser, Jo Jones and Natasha Veltman. Mountain biking: Liv Bishop. Rowing: Jack Castle, Cameron Donald, Jordan Gasson, Angus McFar-

lane, Jack O’Leary, Harrison Somerville. Smallbore shooting: Simon Senior. Squash: Nic Dann, Leonie Marshall, Tom Marshall, Amelia Wadsworth.

Tennis: Jade Otway. Touch: Cameron MacDonald-Pedersen.

Sailing: Toby Gregory, Jake Morris, Louie Poletti. 2018 Sports Hall of Fame inductees - Cricket: Ben Wheeler (2018 NZ Twenty20 team). Equestrian

- Dressage: Melissa Galloway (2017-18 NZ representative).

Gym Sport: Anna Tempero (2017 NZ Step 10 representative). Jet boat racing: John Derry (2017 NZ representative). Mixed Martial Arts: Marcelo Lopes (2017 coach NZ team), Gase Sanita ( 2018 NZ women’s representative 70kg division).

Ploughing: Ian Woolley (2018 NZ Representative). Rowing:

Kirstyn Goodger (2018 NZ elite women’s four, elite single); Robbie Manson (2018 NZ elite men’s single sculls); Tom Murray (2018 NZ elite men’s pair); Mark Stallard (2018 coach – NZ elite women’s coxless four); Ella Greenslade (2018 NZ elite women’s eight); Angus McFarlane (2018 NZ elite men’s coxless four).

New game a hit

By Megan Connolly It’s a mash-up between quidditch, dodgeball and soccer, inventors of the hot new game, ‘Karflunk,’ William and Nicolas Sabiston say.

William and Nicolas debuted their game at the Marlborough Sports and Recreation Expo at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on Sunday to great success.

The game works like this: There are four team members on each side, two attackers, one defender and one thrower.

The aim of the game is to get the ball into the goals by using only the lacrosse sticks and without getting hit by the flying dodgeballs thrown by the throwers.

If you do get hit, you have to be ‘respawned’ back to the hoops on two opposite

corners of the court.

The defenders can score but they can’t pass the halfway mark.

The throwers only have two balls each.

If they run to collect them they risk going ‘out’ The team with the most goals wins.

William and Nicolas ‘play tested’ the game when they first made it up, but otherwise, it was their first time seeing it in action.

All the players, Marlborough Youth Trust volunteers and workers Cameron Rowe and Justin McKnight, got right into game.

William’s and Nicolas’ eight-year-old sister Emily was scoring goal after goal.

It was a successful debut for their game, William and Nicolas say.

William Sabiston, Justin McKnight, Nicolas Sabiston and Cameron Rowe at the Marlborough Sports and Recreation Expo on Sunday trialled their new game 'Karflunk' they invented for the sports innovation competition recently.

The Under-14 Girls Nippers water polo team celebrate their success. Back, from left: Assistant coach Glen Morrison, Holly Feltham, Georgia Morrison, Caitlyn Gjelsred, Emma Flanagan, Danielle Paterson and coach Alistair Keay. Front from left: Siobahan Keay, Charlotte Brown, Milly Gjelsred and Abbey Moody.

Marlborough dominate Ma rlbough junior water polo teams traveled to Wellington last weekend to compete against teams from Hutt, Harbour City, Maranui, Manawatu, Canterbury in the Nippers Cup. Marlborough had teams in the Under 12 (Mixed), Under 14 Boys and Under 14 Girls.

The Under 12’s gave the opposing teams a lesson in water polo with a dominant display againts all seven opponents.

They have spent between two to four hours a week training over the last four months, and coach Hannah Norton had them well prepared.

The team scored 74 goals and conceded only four goals.

In a sport where there are normally only a couple of goals different in the scores this was a great achievement.

Marlborough played their way through to the final, where they confronted Hutt

Inferno, coming away with a clincial 7-2 win.

The Under 14 boys were in a rebuilding phase after losing a number of their players to the Under 16 level this year, but they showed that they weren’t going to roll over.

They improved with every game and are looking forward to their next eventy, the South Island Junior Secondary Schools tournament in November.

The Under 14 girls went to Nippers Cup in Lower Hutt with one goal in mind - to win.

The girls played great water polo, quick decisions leading to quick passes, surprising the opposition, and finishing well.

Abbey Moody and then Charlotte Brown were chosen as the Most Valuable Player in two of their four games.

They were well supported by the rest of the team, with most of the girls scoring goals at

some point during the tournament, and the goalie having an outstanding game, letting in only four goals throughout the whole tournament.

The final was against Harbour City, and Marlborough managed to get a bit of a lead before Harbour City scored a couple of goals. The girls then turned the pressure back on and finished up winning 10-2.

Thanks go to the girls for their dedication and enthusiasm, and to coach Alastair Keay, assistant coach Glen Morrison and team manager Lawrelle Morrison for their time and efforts, as well as all the parents and sponsors.

The next tournament is the South Island Secondary Schools in November.

If you are interested in water polo contact Bridget at the Stadium. There are also senior social grades, so get fit for summer.

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sport

Friday October 5, 2018

Sport

sports talk

inbrief

With Jacob Page

Jack Goodhue is the best option I love Ryan Crotty but Jack Goodhue is the best midfield option for the All Blacks.

Goodhue appears to be a generational talent, like Brodie Retallick was after the 2011 World Cup. The reality is, that Crotty is a tremendously reliable player.

The 31-year-old is not a flashy player, but like Ben Smith, he’s a safe pair of hands who rarely makes a mistake and has

excellent game awareness.

Goodhue, from Northland, but playing for the Crusaders appears to have the silky skills to handle one of the busiest positions in rugby and he’s only 23-years-old.

Goodhue has taken to the international game like a proverbial duck to water.

The All Blacks’ 35-17 road win against Argentina made it clear that Goodhue is the long-term

midfield answer.

Crotty’s best days appear behind him, not only through age but injury as well.

Sonny Bill Williams has and always will be a pet project but he too is hanging on for next year’s World Cup in Japan.

SBW continues to give you what you expect - the odd brain fade and a few magical off-loads.

Williams has reached his peak, as has Crotty and I’d suggest

Goodhue is already better than them both.

Goodhue is physically confronting on defence, well organised and has a deft slight of hand which can cause havoc on attack.

The next 10-year All Black is here and he’s a boy from Northland.

Cuddon Cycling Cuddon Cycling will meet on Saturday, 1.30pm, at the Salmon Farm on Northbank Rd. Open grade- 51km time trial (Henderson Bros Cups), includes sealed handicap.

Junior Under 17 grade and shorter event- 16km time trial. Open $5, Junior $3.

After match Forrest Estate Winery.

See www.cyclingmarlborough.org.nz for details.

Please assemble at 1pm.

All riders most welcome

Speedway season gearing up

Fond farewell for swim coach

By Bill McElhinney Liz Peipi loves swimming.

She started as youngster in Greymouth, and when she could swim 220 yards as a 12-year-old, she began coaching other youngsters.

She has been swimming coaching ever since and finally stopped only last week.

Blenheim Swimming Club members gathered at an early morning training session to farewell Liz. “She has given so much,” Swim Club committee member Sarah Loza says.

“She comes to training sessions with prizes for the kids that she has bought herself.

She’s amazing. And she’s also highly regarded as a coach by Swimming New Zealand.”

Liz, whose speciality was backstroke, loved the water and loved competing, competed in Masters swimming events, but got even more satisfaction from coaching youngsters.

“I started coaching when we lived in Greymouth and I coached from 1956 to 1965,” Liz says. “ W h e n we m ove d t o Blenheim I was a full-time coach, doing 40 hours a week

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Eastern States Speedway is gearing up for the opening of its 2018/2019 season on October 27.

Opening night will feature Hit to Pass Stockcars, Saloons, Sidecars and more.

Skating disco tonight The Blenheim Roller Skating Club is holding a disco evening tonight at the skating rink on Stephenson Street from 5-7pm.

Skate hire is $5, bring your own and entry costs $2.

Helmets compulsory.

Riverlands Street sprint The Picton Tools & Tyres Riverland Street Sprint, held last weekend, was won by Christchurch man Josh Mitchell.

In second place was Neil Webb of Blenheim and in third place Shane Roughan of Blenheim.

We'll miss you, Liz! Blenheim Swimming Club members farewelled popular swim coach Liz Peipi last week. From left: Coach Marian Moore, Hanna Berry, George Glover, Liz, Thomas Loza, Megan Clark and Abby Coldwell.

at the pool.

“I love seeing the kids progress from juniors just starting out and going on to become seniors and competitive swimmers.

“Its’ great to see them grow in confidence and eventually become

leaders themselves.”

As a swim coach Liz has been up at 5.30am for 6.30am swim classes, and then back at the pool in the evenings.

But now, at age 67, she’s decided it’s time to retire.

“I need to be able to give it 100 per cent, and I can’t do that anymore,” Liz says.

“I’ve cut back to just three days a week over the past six months, and now it’s time to retire.”

WE’LL GET YOU HOME

Harrier Club celebrates success The Marlborough Harriers Club’s celebrated their 2018 season successes at their prize giving at the Harrier Shed, Churchward Park, Blenheim.

Cup and medal winners were: Vulcan Trophy, Most Promising Junior Boy, Michael James.

Western Trophy, Most Promising Junior Girl, Anna Barnes.

President’s Supporters Cup, Bill and Julie Hunter, Presidents Trophy, Bronwyn James.

John Western Memorial Cup, Leanne Barnes. Walker of the Year, Alison Brook.

Anita Neal Trophy, Most Improved Runner, Thomas Walsh.

Harrier of the Year, Robbie Barnes.

The club also recognised those with 20 years of service to the Har-

Recipients of awards at the Marlborough Harriers Club celebration of their 2018 season successes.

riers Club. A presentation was made by the club patron, John Bailey. Recipients are: Allister Leach, Ray and

Sheila Waters.

The Club also recognised several members who gave considerable service dur-

ing the 2018 season. They were Julie Hunter, Bronwyn James, Ed Massey, Phil Taylor and Les McKay.

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